PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saager Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhaliwal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Swagga Like Us. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dhaliwal
vs
Hartman

194 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
209 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Future Pharmaceuticals (144 Recovery for $15)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saager Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhaliwal.
Hartman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dhaliwal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartman.

Dhaliwal feints and as Hartman raises his hands in defense, Dhaliwal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dhaliwal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dhaliwal throwing strikes from guard but Hartman blocks nicely.
Dhaliwal is in close to Hartman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dhaliwal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dhaliwal preventing the sweep.
Dhaliwal wants to pass the guard but Hartman is keeping the position.
Hartman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dhaliwal looking to pass the guard.
Hartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dhaliwal is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartman has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dhaliwal loads up on a big right hand but Hartman slips the punch.

Hartman has closed the distance and engaged Dhaliwal in a clinch.
Hartman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hartman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hartman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dhaliwal blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dhaliwal has him pressed against the cage.

Dhaliwal lands a takedown into guard.
Hartman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hartman wants to stand up but Dhaliwal is controlling him.
Hartman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal prevents Hartman from getting back to his feet.
Hartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dhaliwal throwing strikes from guard but Hartman blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hartman moves into the clinch.
Hartman is looking to break free of the clinch but Dhaliwal has double underhooks.
Hartman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dhaliwal lands an elbow just above Hartman 's eye.

It looks like Teddy Hartman has been cut.
Hartman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dhaliwal tries for a takedown but Hartman manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal stalling in the clinch but Hartman improves position.
Dhaliwal blocks an elbow strike.

Hartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hartman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dhaliwal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartman dodges the punch combination from Dhaliwal.
Hartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhaliwal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dhaliwal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hartman misses with a wild combination.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Dhaliwal avoids them all with ease.
Dhaliwal thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Dhaliwal.
Hartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dhaliwal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hartman!
Hartman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhaliwal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hartman tries to hold on but Dhaliwal postures up.
Dhaliwal misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhaliwal has a good base and remains in mount.
Dhaliwal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhaliwal lands a big shot there that rocks Hartman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Hartman is rocked!
Hartman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartman looks gassed!
Dhaliwal is landing with some decent strikes but Hartman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dhaliwal with shots to the head and body - Hartman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hartman is still in real trouble! Can Dhaliwal finish him?
Dhaliwal lands a heavy elbow.
A big strike lands for Dhaliwal! That's really hurt Hartman and he's turned his back - Dhaliwal keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dhaliwal jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saager Dhaliwal!